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91 days ago

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Ainsley Darvell from Flying Kites - Albany

Looking for meaningful part-time work? A bright, curious 14-year-old girl with a disability is looking for a supportive companion before and after school in Browns Bay.
She thrives with someone who can bring warmth, clear communication, and encouragement to help her feel confident and secure.
Hours:
• Mornings: Mon–Fri, 6:30–7:30am ($35/hr)
• After school: Thurs & Fri, 4:30–6:30pm ($30/hr)
About you:
• Confident, caring, and a great communicator who can keep things positive and clear
• Able to provide structure and consistency with kindness
• Full licence and car
• Experience with young people is a bonus
📧 Interested? Email jobs@flyingkites.org.nz

✨ Flying Kites helps people with disabilities find amazing supporters to help them achieve their dreams. See more roles at www.flyingkites.org.nz... #FlyingKitesNZ

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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.6% Yes
    40.6% Complete
  • 32.2% Maybe?
    32.2% Complete
  • 27.2% No
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Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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7 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.8% Complete
  • 16% Hmm, maybe?
    16% Complete
  • 11.2% Yes!
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1296 votes